In Winter 2026, Halifax North Memorial Public Library once again invited community members to share their thoughts on the upcoming branch renovation. During Phase 2 of the community engagement, the design-build team began translating community input from Phase 1 into renovation design options. Learn more.
Labour Day Holiday & Fall Hours
All locations and departments of Halifax Public Libraries will be closed on Monday, September 7, 2026 for Labour Day.
2026 Halifax Regional Library Board Impact Awards & Bookmark Contest
Achieving our vision requires great work on the part of our staff, volunteers, and community organizations that partner with the Library. These Impact Awards are an opportunity for the Board to acknowledge the great work being done through the Library, for the community.
Every Story Makes a Splash! TD Summer Reading Club 2026 Updates
See how our community of readers is growing week by week: Check back here throughout the summer for the latest system-wide points totals updated on our handy underwater tracker. Can we reach treasure together?
Halifax Public Libraries Welcomes East Cup Café and Roastery
Halifax Public Libraries welcomes East Cup Café and Roastery as its new café provider for Halifax Central Library and Keshen Goodman Public Library.
37th Annual Ghost Story Writing Contest for Ages 7-15
Howling winds, creepy characters, ghostly ships, strange apparitions, and things that go “bump” in the night. Our 37th Annual Ghost Story Writing Contest, sponsored by the Helen Creighton Folklore Society, invites youth to enter their best scary summer story.
Borrow from Our Sports & Recreation Collection
Borrow sports and recreation kits from select Halifax Public Libraries branches, including sporting equipment, disc golf, and field hockey.
Call for Submissions: The Sunroom at Central Library
Halifax Public Libraries’ Art Selection Committee invites artists to submit an application to display their work at Central Library. The Sunroom is a complimentary space, where rotating art exhibits highlight emerging and professional local artists, and reflect Halifax’s diverse artistic expression. The deadline to apply is August 28, 2026.
Menstrual May
Halifax Public Libraries is once again partnering with United Way Halifax to help combat period poverty. From May 6-31, donate new, unopened menstrual products at any of our open branches.
Service Fee Changes at the Library
As of April 1, 2026, Halifax Public Libraries has increased some fees for paid services.
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